(Singapore): Singapore called on Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint and for both sides to resolve their differences through dialogue amid escalating border clashes.

"Singapore is deeply concerned by the recent resumption of clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border and reports of casualties on both sides," said a spokesperson from Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday (Dec 10).

"We call on both countries to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations, following the spirit and principles of the Joint Declaration."

This would be important for the long-term relationship between the two Southeast Asian countries and ASEAN, MFA added.
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